Derek | The Hellenistic Age Podcastさんのイラストまとめ

Hellenistic North Africa was a economic powerhouse with a more suitable climate than today. After Carthage’s demise, the Berber Kingdom of Numidia prospered, many of its rulers, such as its 1st king Massinissa (~238-148 BC), being great patrons of the arts, learning, & libraries

Given the role of diplomacy, it was essential for Hellenistic rulers to be polyglots. From our best information, Cleopatra spoke around 7 languages, but the most prolific linguist was Mithridates VI at 22 different languages ranging from native Anatolian dialects to Latin & Greek

“Alexander prayed for various blessings & especially that the Macedonians & Persians should enjoy harmony as partners in government.”
-Arrian 7.2.
“...the accursed Evil Spirit...in order to make men doubtful of this religion, instigated the accursed Alexander...”
-Arda Wiraz 1-17

The Nubian/Kushite Kingdom, centered in modern Sudan.
In the Hellenistic period, the Nubian capital was moved to the flourishing city of Meroë, and became major trading partners with the northern Ptolemaic Empire, supplying gold, elephants, and highly skilled mercenaries #history

Among the 1st known instances of military “dog tags” would be worn by the Spartans in battle against the Messenians. Using a piece of wood, they carved their names onto it & tied it to their left wrists, in order to properly ID their bodies in case they were killed
#history

For #followfriday, I usually recommend podcasters. Today I’m recommending artists whose works depict the ancient world:
@mattcrotts (Roman North Africa)
@afilipek3 (From Mesopotamia to the Hellenistic East)
@reimenayee (The Alexander Romance)
@CenturiiC (Roman)
#history #art